Well I held out until November 1st. But I just can’t hold in my childish adoration of all things festive any longer. Honestly, if it has fairy lights or the smell of pine trees about it then I’m pretty much obliged to adore it. If encouraged with a tin of Quality Street, I can almost recreate the entire party scene from the animated version of “The Snowman” – scottish country dance moves, gleeful music and all. It is quite a sight.